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August 26th, 2024
The Connection Between EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes I received my diagnosis of hypermobile EDS because of MCAS, which is probably not the usual route. Back in 2016, I started having a number of symptoms that no doctor could explain. One of the main symptoms was repeated bladder infections and bladder irritability. This went on for 18 months, along with other symptoms like headaches, flushing, rashes, and increased sensitivity to foods and smells I had previously tolerated. I was becoming sicker and sicker with repeated infections and inflammation.
Read moreJuly 30th, 2024
5 Best Daily Exercises for Hypermobility
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When exercising with hypermobility, it is important to focus on different aspects of movement. It can be tempting to jump straight in with strengthening work. Without correct alignment, relaxation of tight muscles, and building of tissue tolerance, this strategy can frequently lead to strain and injury.
Read moreJuly 25th, 2024
Navigating Menopause with Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When I hit the menopause or rather it hit me, my life changed dramatically.
Read moreJuly 9th, 2024
If you have hypermobility, pillow struggle is a real thing
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Pillow struggle is a thing. Is there the perfect pillow to hypermobile necks that will help prevent neck and shoulder pain? This is the number one non-movement related question I get emails and questions about.
Read moreMay 19th, 2024
The EDS Diet by Lorna Ryan
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes We all consume food and exist in a world where opinion and advice on diet is freely shared. The public is pleased to share tips. Family wishes to impart wisdom. Professional patients keen to share their n=1. Healthcare professionals sometimes slide out of scope to offer recommendations. And no more so than in the niche arena of Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
Read moreMay 10th, 2024
Sleeping with hypermobility: A comprehensive guide
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Whilst much of the discussion around hypermobility and EDS focuses on movement, a common source of anxiety, frustration and stress for those living with such conditions comes from the other half of our lives – sleep.
Read moreApril 4th, 2024
What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Self-compassion has been studied in various contexts in a wide range of populations and is linked with positive mental health consistently.
Read moreDecember 7th, 2023
Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes We have compiled this massive Hypermobility gift guide! Hopefully, you can find something for yourself or the hypermobile people in your life. These suggestions have been recommended by The Zebra Club Community members and team.
Read moreOctober 11th, 2022
Relationships and Chronic Pain
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I recently did a post about pain management. Someone raised the question on the post of ‘how can I communicate my pain to my partner effectively?’
Read moreJuly 13th, 2022
Chronic Illness Exercise – Do you mourn your previous regime?
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes What’s your relationship with exercise? Has it changed over the years? Did a chronic illness diagnosis change your approach?
Read moreMay 19th, 2022
The Lonely Chronic Illness Life
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Living with a chronic illness can sometimes be lonely. It can be difficult for friends and family to really understand how we are feeling and why we don’t ‘get better’. It drives me crazy when people say ‘you just need a good night sleep’ – like it’s a miracle cure.
Read moreApril 18th, 2022
What people don’t see when you live with a chronic illness
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes What’s it like when you go out out – if you do go out out? Is there a lot of preparation and organisation involved?
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